Handling of Juveniles

Question 1

What 5 cases requiring child protection will the NCSO work with DFS?

Answer 1

1. Physical abuse
2. Sexual Abuse
3. Neglect
4. Drug endangered children
5. Significant instances of violence or criminal conduct where a child witnesses physical violence or instances of repeated domestic violence

Question 2

What does neglect include?

Answer 2

caregivers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, abandonment, mental illness, or other circumstances that result in the caregivers inability to care for the child

Question 3

What is considered a runaway?

Answer 3

Any juvenile under 18 years of age whom purposefully leaves home to escape parental custody and or guidance

Question 4

What 4 things must be done upon determining a juvenile has ran away?

Answer 4

1. Complete a report
2. Transmit a description and issue a pickup order on the juvenile
3. Notifying the reporting parent or guardian that they must arrange the return or the child if located outside Natrona County
4. Arrange entry into NCIC

Question 5

What will happen if a runaway juvenile cannot be returned to their legal parent or guardian?

Answer 5

DFS and/or the District Attorneys Office will be contacted for placement

Question 6

What 5 factors should be considered when determining disposition of a juvenile?

Answer 6

1. Safety of the public
2. Safety of the juvenile
3. Best interest of the juvenile and the community
4. Seriousness of the offense
5. Juveniles prior criminal history

Question 7

How shall a juvenile be citied?

Answer 7

In the same manner as those issued to an adult and the juvenile’s legal parents or guardian shall be notified

Question 8

How shall juveniles be searched?

Answer 8

In the same legal guidelines set forth for adults

Question 9

What 4 conditions constitute an arrest of a juvenile?

Answer 9

1. Any valid court warrant or order
2. Probable cause felonies
3. DWUI Arrests
4. Best interest of the child after all attempts for placement at YCC and with parents have been exhausted and DA approves.

Question 10

What condition can you arrest a juvenile without first contacting the DA and securing permission to do so?

Answer 10

A Warrant

Question 11

What must be done if a juvenile is taken into custody?

Answer 11

The legal parent or guardian

Question 12

When can an Officer take a child into protective custody?

Answer 12

Whenever it appears that a child is endangered due to parent neglect, abuse, drug use, or alcohol use

Question 13

Who will the Deputy contact for placement?

Answer 13

DFS